Julide Yazici, a Turkish activist with political asylum in France, has been taken into custody in Tirana, Albania. This action follows a request for her extradition from Turkey. Despite her existing asylum status, an Albanian court has ordered her to be held while extradition procedures are carried out. The situation raises concerns about the protection of political asylum seekers and the potential impact of extradition requests on individuals fleeing persecution. Yazici’s detention underscores the complex legal landscape surrounding extradition cases involving politically sensitive individuals. The activist now awaits a decision on whether she will be sent back to Turkey. Further details regarding the charges against Yazici in Turkey remain unclear.